Niram: A Dusky Idyl (1895)

By Laisdell Mitchell

Book Overview

Niram: A Dusky Idyl is a novel written by Laisdell Mitchell and originally published in 1895. The story takes place in the American South during the Reconstruction era, following the lives of a group of African American characters. The protagonist, Niram, is a young man who dreams of owning his own land and becoming a successful farmer. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including racism, poverty, and violence. The novel explores themes of race, class, and identity, as well as the struggles and triumphs of the African American community during this tumultuous period in American history. Mitchell's writing style is vivid and evocative, capturing the beauty and complexity of the rural South, as well as the harsh realities of life for its inhabitants. Overall, Niram: A Dusky Idyl is an important work of African American literature, offering a unique and insightful perspective on a pivotal moment in American history. It remains a valuable and relevant read for anyone interested in the history of race relations in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163959693
• ISBN13: 9781163959695
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"